Putin Pledges Support to Venezuela's Maduro Following US Oil Tanker Seizure

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Russia's support for Venezuela during a phone call with President Nicolas Maduro, expressing solidarity following the United States' seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker. The Kremlin emphasized Putin's commitment to supporting Venezuela's sovereignty amid escalating external pressures.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reaffirmed his support to Venezuela in a phone call with long-time ally President Nicolas Maduro after the United States seized an oil tanker off the country's coast, the Kremlin said.

Putin Spoke To Venezuela's Maduro, Reaffirmed Support Amid US Tensions: Kremlin

"Vladimir Putin expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people and confirmed his support for the Maduro government's policy aimed at protecting national interests and sovereignty in the face of growing external pressure," said the Kremlin's read-out after the call.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/putin-spoke-to-venezuelas-maduro-reaffirmed-support-amid-us-tensions-kremlin-9794816